Admission Requirements

Entry criteria and admissions process for the Year 0 (Foundation) programs are:

• National General Secondary School Certificate with a pass grade;
• IELTS 4.0 (http://www.britishcouncil.gr/en/exam/ielts) or equivalent;
• Two recommendation letters from prior tutors preferably in subjects related to the intended pathway;
• An interview with Programme Academic Director

The admissions process involves a comprehensive review of your academic background, test scores, application essay, recommendations, and activities both in school and in your community.
All candidates for undergraduate admission must submit the following:

• Application for Admission to Undergraduate Study
• Personal statement/essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official high school transcripts
• Official transcripts of all college work, including non-credit course work, if any, and for transfer students.

International students should consult the International Students section.

Application requirement may vary by academic program. Candidates are advised to consult with our admissions staff prior to completing their application.

Typically, admission requirements include:

• Application for admission for graduate program
• Official transcripts verifying the receipt of a bachelor degree from an accredited institution
• A written personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency certification

Students are required to have a good standard of English before starting any program. For students whose native language is not English, NYC requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (http://www.britishcouncil.gr/en/exam/ielts) or TOEFL score of 197 (computer based test), , or a recognized equivalent.

All non-native English speakers who do not possess any of the above-mentioned certificates, will be required to take an English language placement test, which is offered at NYC free of charge.

Students that have attained Cambridge Proficiency or TOEFL score of 197 or higher are exempt from the placement test and may enroll full-time.

If your qualifications do not match these requirements, please contact the Admissions at nycath@nyc.gr or +30 210 3225961 to find out about alternative routes to admission available to you.

The Study Abroad Program is open to all students who are in good standing at their home university. Applicants should submit the following materials to be considered:

• Completed application form
• Current official transcript
• Letters of recommendation

Candidates will be considered to acceptance after all required documents and the application fee have been received.